American Man Dies in Avalanche in Myoko, Japan On Wednesday, February 28, an American man was killed in an avalanche in Myoko City in the Niigata prefecture of Japan. Japanese police were notified around 1:00 p.m. that a group of four men were lost in the backcountry, and at least one person had been caught in an avalanche. A rescue team was dispatched and located the party approximately […] Avalanche Mike Humphrey | March 1, 2024 0 Comments
[PHOTOS] Italian Avalanche Buries 3 Backcountry Skiers, Leaving 1 Dead and 2 Severely Injured According to Mountain Rescue Vipiteno/Sterzing, three backcountry skiers from Germany were caught in an avalanche in South Tyrol, Italy, on Wednesday afternoon, February 28. The trio had traveled in a group of four with one skier turning around mid-way. Currently, two of the skiers are in critical condition, while a third was pronounced dead at the accident site. On Wednesday […] Avalanche Julia Schneemann | February 29, 2024 0 Comments
New EVO BT Avalanche Transceiver Delivers Modern Performance and Intuitive Features Bluetooth-enabled avalanche transceiver offers complete solution for safety in the mountains ARVA, the well-known French producer of avalanche safety equipment, is proud to announce the arrival of its next-generation avalanche transceiver, the EVO BT, designed with effective modern features and a simple interface for all users. Related: Brighton Ski Patrol, UT, Asks Visitors to Bring Beacon, Shovel, Probe When Entering […] Avalanche AvyBrains | February 27, 2024 0 Comments
[PHOTO TOUR] Aftermath of Massive Mount Shasta, CA, President’s Day Avalanche On President’s Day, February 19, the Mount Shasta Avalanche Center shared reports of a massive D4 avalanche, the second-largest classification, in Avalanche Gulch on Mount Shasta, California. The avalanche occurred naturally during a snowstorm and was discovered two days later. Related: [PHOTOS] Huge 3-Mile Long Avalanche Travels 5,000-Vertical-Feet and Creates 60-Foot High Walls on Mount Shasta, CA The storm, which […] Avalanche Brent Thomas | February 26, 2024 0 Comments
Snowmobiler Killed by Avalanche Near Castle Mountain Resort, AB | 2 Children and Another Man Saved A 46-year-old man from Magrath, Alberta, was killed in an avalanche while snowmobiling in the backcountry near Castle Mountain Ski Resort on Saturday, February 24. According to a news release from the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP), the incident occurred in the Crowsnest Pass region around 1:00 p.m. when two men and two children were snowmobiling. One of the men […] Avalanche AvyBrains | February 26, 2024 0 Comments
Skier Killed and 6 Buried in Inbounds Avalanche at Gulmarg Ski Resort, Kashmir A Russian skier was killed in an inbounds avalanche at Gulmarg Ski Resort, Kashmir, while a successful rescue operation saved six others, including a local guide, officials reported. Related: [VIDEO] Skiers Run for Their Lives as Avalanche Kills at Least 2 at Gulmarg Ski Area The avalanche struck the Army Ridge at Gulmarg ski resort on Thursday afternoon, trapping the […] Avalanche SnowBrains | February 23, 2024 0 Comments
[PHOTOS] Huge 3-Mile Long Avalanche Travels 5,000-Vertical-Feet and Creates 60-Foot High Walls on Mount Shasta, CA The Mount Shasta Avalanche Center has shared reports of a massive D4 avalanche, the second-largest classification, in Avalanche Gulch on Mount Shasta, California. The avalanche, which occurred naturally on February 19 during a snowstorm, was discovered two days later. Related: NASA: Winter Photo of Mount Shasta, CA, Taken From the International Space Station Originating at around 12,000 feet, the avalanche […] Avalanche AvyBrains | February 22, 2024 0 Comments
Avalanche in Kenai Peninsula, AK, Leaves 1 Dead and 2 Injured Three backcountry skiers triggered an avalanche on February 13 on John Mountain in the Kenai Range of Alaska’s Chugach National Forest. The avalanche occurred more than a mile off Seward highway at a significant elevation and injured two of the three skiers. The third backcountry skier unfortunately died. According to the press release by Alaska State Troopers, a 911 call was […] Avalanche SnowBrains | February 14, 2024 0 Comments